Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
- Written by Jen Jackson, Education Policy Lead, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
ShutterstockAn Australian family on the average wage typically spends close to A$6,000 out of pocket per year on child care, a new analysis from the Mitchell Institute shows. This is more than the average cost of sending a child to a private primary school.
Unlike the school sector, families don’t have the option to choose a low cost...
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